Wall Street Leads Global Advance as Tech Lifts Nasdaq

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stock indices closed Wednesday's session firmly in positive territory, driven by a resurgence in technology shares, while global markets presented a mixed picture as investors assessed economic data and corporate earnings.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite emerged as the day's standout performer, surging 131.38 points, or 0.59 percent, to settle at 22,564.23.

The benchmark Sta